Accountant for Amazon sellers
Specialist accounting & bookkeeping for UK Amazon businesses
Selling on Amazon involves complex financial and VAT requirements. From high-volume transactions and settlement reports to inventory tracking and marketplace fees, you need accounting support that truly understands how Amazon works.
At Fusion Accountants, we provide specialist accounting and bookkeeping services for UK Amazon sellers, using modern cloud software and proven eCommerce integrations to keep your finances accurate, compliant, and easy to manage—so you can focus on growing your business.
Xero & Quickbooks integrations
Accurate Amazon sales & settlement reporting
Specialist eCommerce accountant
MTD-compliant VAT reporting and HMRC submissions
Amazon is one of the world’s largest eCommerce marketplaces
Amazon is one of the world’s largest and most competitive eCommerce marketplaces, with over two million active sellers worldwide, including around 280,000 in the UK*. For individuals, sole traders, and growing UK businesses, Amazon offers access to a global customer base and the ability to scale far beyond traditional retail.
However, selling successfully on Amazon involves far more than listing products. Sellers must manage complex settlement reports, platform and fulfilment fees, inventory costs, VAT obligations, and increasingly strict compliance requirements—often across multiple channels or jurisdictions.
Without a clear accounting structure, it becomes difficult to understand true profitability, manage cash flow, or stay compliant with HMRC. That’s why Amazon sellers benefit from working with specialist accountants who understand the platform and can turn Amazon data into accurate, actionable financial reporting.
Be an Amazon seller UK
Running a profitable Amazon business in the UK requires more than tracking sales alone. To stay in control, you need clear visibility over your income, expenses, fees, VAT obligations, and overall financial performance.
Accurate reporting allows you to understand which products are performing well, how platform and fulfilment costs affect margins, and whether your pricing strategy supports sustainable growth. It also helps ensure you maintain sufficient stock levels, manage cash flow effectively, and comply with UK tax requirements as your business scales.
With the right accounting systems and professional support in place, Amazon sellers can focus on growing their brand with confidence, knowing their finances are organised and up to date.
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What type of accountancy services
do Amazon sellers need?
Amazon sellers require accounting support that goes beyond basic bookkeeping. An accountant who understands eCommerce and marketplace selling can manage the day-to-day financial administration while helping you stay compliant and financially informed.
This typically includes bookkeeping, VAT compliance, management accounts, and clear reporting on sales, fees, and profitability. With accurate records in place, you’ll know exactly how much tax is due and when, without last-minute surprises or unnecessary stress.
By outsourcing these responsibilities to a specialist Amazon accountant, you free up time to focus on product sourcing, marketing, and customer experience—while maintaining confidence that your finances are being handled correctly.
Selling on Amazon marketplace
Selling through Amazon Seller Central involves a range of fees, subscriptions, and fulfilment costs that can significantly impact profitability if not properly monitored. These include referral fees, fulfilment charges, advertising spend, and monthly subscription costs.
Without clear financial reporting, these expenses can quickly erode margins. Regular reviews of your Amazon costs and performance allow you to identify inefficiencies, adjust pricing, and make informed decisions that protect profitability.
Professional accounting support ensures these costs are accurately tracked, reconciled, and reported—giving you a clear picture of how your Amazon marketplace activity is performing and where improvements can be made.
Speak to a trusted Amazon seller accountant
If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and reliable accountant who understands the realities of selling on Amazon, our specialist team is here to help. We support UK Amazon sellers with clear advice, practical solutions, and proactive accounting support.
Amazon accounting software & integrations
Accurate Amazon accounting starts with the right integrations — but software alone isn’t enough. We combine proven cloud accounting tools with specialist oversight to ensure your Amazon sales data is recorded correctly and reconciled in line with HMRC requirements.
We integrate Amazon Seller Central with Xero and trusted add-on tools to give you clear visibility over sales, fees, VAT, and cash flow, without relying on manual spreadsheets or guesswork.
Our Amazon integration support includes:
- Amazon settlement statement reconciliation in Xero
- FBA and FBM transaction handling
- Automated tracking of Amazon fees, refunds, and adjustments
- Inventory and cost-of-goods visibility using connected tools
- Secure access to real-time financial reporting
- Cloud bookkeeping with paperless workflows
As a Xero Platinum Partner and award-winning accounting firm, Fusion Accountants ensures your Amazon integrations support accurate accounting — not just data collection. We handle setup, optimisation, and ongoing management so your systems scale as your sales grow.
QuickBooks accounting for Amazon sellers
The Amazon Business Purchases app connects your Amazon business account to QuickBooks. It saves time and keeps your books current.
The app imports your Amazon Business purchases into QuickBooks, categorising and linking them to your bank or credit card records. Then, you review and approve the work.
Note: The Amazon Business Purchases app works only with Amazon Business accounts. It cannot connect your personal Amazon or Amazon Seller account to QuickBooks.
The app then starts importing your Amazon Business purchases into QuickBooks. If there are many to import, you may not see them all right away. Do not worry; the app keeps going until the job is done.
After the initial import, the app checks your Amazon Business account four times daily and imports the latest transactions into QuickBooks.
Note: Currently, the app cannot update QuickBooks more frequently or on-demand.
As a QuickBooks Platinum Pro Advisor, we have the experience, accreditation, and know-how to help clients achieve small business success.
Why our clients
love us
Why choose us?
Selling on Amazon requires more than standard bookkeeping. You need accountants who understand Amazon settlements, marketplace fees, VAT obligations, and the challenges of scaling an eCommerce business across multiple channels and jurisdictions.
At Fusion Accountants, we specialise in supporting Amazon sellers with clear, proactive accounting and cloud-based systems that give you accurate financial visibility and full HMRC compliance. You’ll work with a dedicated chartered accountant who understands your business model and takes responsibility for keeping your finances organised and up to date.
Our Amazon-focused accounting support includes:
- Amazon bookkeeping with accurate settlement and fee reconciliation
- Making Tax Digital–compliant VAT returns and HMRC submissions
- Monthly management reporting with profit and margin visibility by marketplace
- Corporation tax and year-end accounts prepared and filed correctly
- Companies House confirmation statements and statutory filings
- Directors’ Self Assessment tax returns
- Payroll submissions where required, fully compliant with HMRC
Beyond compliance, we help Amazon sellers identify opportunities to improve cash flow, manage tax efficiently, and understand where profits are being gained or lost. As your business grows, we keep you informed of regulatory changes, VAT thresholds, and smarter accounting structures to support long-term scalability.
With Fusion, you can focus on selling and growing your Amazon business — confident that your accounting is accurate, compliant, and handled by specialists who understand the platform.
Case study – ecommerce & landlord sector specialists
Sophie is thriving with simplified finances
Sophie owned rental properties and also ran an online shop, but managing taxes for both worlds left her constantly stressed. “I never knew if I was getting it right,” she admitted. Fusion provided specialist support, simplifying her property records, ensuring she claimed the correct landlord reliefs, and fixing her ecommerce VAT setup. Suddenly, deadlines were no longer missed and reporting became crystal clear. With Fusion’s practical guidance, Sophie saved money on her annual bill and had reliable data to share with lenders. She says our help turned “complex rules into simple steps,” freeing her to grow her property portfolio and ecommerce sales without fear of HMRC surprises.
Fusion Accountants made complex rules simple — now I can focus on expanding my business.
Sophie Williams
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Landlord & Ecommerce Entrepreneur
Meet our Amazon seller specialist
Jawaad Hussain
Client Accountant
I joined the Fusion team in 2015, and as an ACCA qualified Client Accountant, I work closely with SME’s providing tax, accounts, and business advice.
I am also certified with Xero, QuickBooks & FreeAgent. I particularly enjoy using technology and smart apps to support the business’s needs and growth.
I like playing football (BIG Liverpool fan – YNWA!), cycling and trekking. I also enjoy travelling and visiting new places. My favourites destination so far would have to be Istanbul.
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FAQ ‘s
Do Amazon sellers need to register for VAT in the UK?
Yes, many Amazon sellers are required to register for VAT earlier than traditional businesses. VAT obligations depend on where your stock is held, whether you use FBA, and where your customers are based. We assess your setup and ensure you’re registered correctly and remain fully compliant with HMRC.
How are Amazon fees and settlement reports accounted for?
Amazon settlements include multiple fees, refunds, adjustments, and charges that must be reconciled accurately. We review Amazon settlement statements in detail to ensure sales, fees, and VAT are recorded correctly in your accounts, giving you a clear view of true profitability.
Do you support both FBA and FBM sellers?
Yes. We support Amazon sellers using Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA), Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM), or a combination of both. Each model has different accounting and VAT considerations, which we handle as part of your ongoing support.
Can you integrate Amazon with Xero or QuickBooks?
Yes. We integrate Amazon Seller Central with Xero or QuickBooks using trusted tools and oversee the setup to ensure data flows accurately. Importantly, we manage and review the data — software supports the accounting, it doesn’t replace it.
Do you support Amazon sellers selling internationally?
Yes. We work with UK-based Amazon sellers trading across multiple marketplaces and jurisdictions. Where applicable, we advise on VAT obligations, reporting requirements, and accounting structures to support international growth.
Is Amazon accounting different from standard eCommerce accounting?
Yes. Amazon accounting involves settlement-based reporting, complex fee structures, and stricter VAT considerations. That’s why we position this as a specialist service — generic eCommerce bookkeeping is often not sufficient for Amazon sellers.